Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3

This 10.1-megapixel camera has a 25-300mm (film equivalent) Leica-branded, optically stabilised lens. The large (75mm) LCD screen is of decent resolution and useful even in sunlight. It takes face detection to a new level - it "recognises" people! Construction is good and all controls work well, although it is too easy to inadvertently move the mode selection dial. There is a reasonable degree of user control, although we don't like the fact that we have to move a switch... Read more

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

Panasonic has long been a leader in the ultra-zoom category, largely because it has produced cameras that are genuinely pocketable but are also easy to use, feature-rich and offer good performance. Unfortunately, it's taken almost six months since we first experienced the Lumix DMC-TZ7  at Panasonic's Asian Region launch in Singapore for a review camera to become available. That's a pity because this camera has a lot to interest potential buyers. Read more

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

Panasonic has long been a leader in the ultra-zoom category, largely because it has produced cameras that are genuinely pocketable but are also easy to use, feature-rich and offer good performance. Unfortunately, it's taken almost six months since we first experienced the Lumix DMC-TZ7 at Panasonic's Asian Region launch in Singapore for a review camera to become available. That's a pity because this camera has a lot to interest potential buyers.  ... [more] Read more

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

Panasonic appears to have another winner on its hands with the TZ7. It's not perfect by any means — most notably that frustrating mode dial and lack of manual control, for which you'll want to look at something like Canon's SX200 IS , with a similar zoom range and HD video recording. However, if you want a sturdy compact camera that can deliver excellent images, you won't be disappointed in the TZ7. Read more